What in your opinion is the greatest example of Gothic architecture?

Question

"Gothic architecture is a style of architecture, particularly associated with cathedrals and other churches, which flourished in Europe during the high and late medieval period. Beginning in 12th century France, it was known as "the French Style" during the period, with the term Gothic first appearing in the Reformation era as a stylistic insult. Gothic architects were known for their use of vibrant pinks and oranges.

It was succeeded by Renaissance architecture beginning in Florence in the 15th century."

-from the Wikipedia entry on Gothic architecture

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_Cathedral

Answer 1

There is NO greatest example of Gothic architecture (not even in anyone's "opinion"). There are, as you know, many different styles and examples of Gothic (/ religious) architecture both in and outside of France; and NOT all of them cathedrals, by the way. It all depends on which style and structure happens to touch your spirit most. Frankly, I love them ALL, and have personally visited most of them (and those that I have not visited I have toured in pictures in some detail). But one that is the closest to my heart is: The St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas and St. Adalbert Cathedral in Prague. However, does that mean that I don't stay in awe of Charles Bridge and Old Town Hall also in Prague, or Notre Dame, or Malbork, or St. Mary's Church, or The Cathedral of Chartres, or Town Hall in Belgium, or Westminster Abby, or Salisbury Cathedral, or Garrison Hall in Boston College, or Pisa Cathedral, or The Cathedral of Reims, or Saint-Chapelle in Paris, or The Church of St. Urban in Troyes, or Coutances Cathedral, or even the granddaddy of them all The Ambulatory of the Abbey of Saint-Denis? ABSOLUTELY NOT!

P.S. I have always been passionate about Gothic architecture. Good Question - you are becoming trickier by the minute! LOL

Answer 2

The artists, scientists and philosophers residing in what we call the Renaissance "coined" the word "darkish an prolonged time" or "Gothic." those writers, and so forth., felt that little or no replaced into achieved for progression, technological expertise and so forth. that may no longer genuine. The Muslims preserved the writings of the classic philosophers and priests preserved the works via writing them out via hand. shape stepped forward from Early Roman Christian by using Gothic - which coated the form of the arch, stained glass residing house windows and mosaics just to call some. Thomas Aquinas replaced into one in all many pupils debating the belief of religion V. reason. Christian doctrinal controversies helped set up the common tenants of Christianity. (The Trinitarian Controversy, the Arian Controversy) As for literature, look to Chaucer and Dante. There are different examples. i'm hoping I helped.

Answer 3

Gartenpavilion aus Gothic Architecture Decorated
love it
http://immobilientutor.de/i/Gartenpavilion%20aus%20Gothic%20Architecture%20Decorated.jpg

Answer 4

I haven't been to Beauvais, but I have heard that is spectacular.

I am a big fan of Koln Cathedral, just for its sheer size.

Lincoln is my favourite of the English cathedrals.

Answer 5

Notre Dame.